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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Alpinia, Chinese ginger, India root, Galangal root, Galangal, Rhizome galangae, China root, Galanga minceur, Languas officinarum, Catarrh root, Gargaut
Class :
Anti-inflammatory
Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Alpinia, Chinese ginger, India root, Galangal root, Galangal, Rhizome galangae, China root, Galanga minceur, Languas officinarum, Catarrh root, Gargaut
Class :
Anti-inflammatory
Dosage Forms and Strengths
This is indicated for use in treating intestinal gas, muscular spasms, fever, and swelling
Dosage Forms and Strengths
Data is not available
Refer to adult dosing
Actions and spectrum:
Actions:
Alpinia has chemicals that make the body work differently. These chemicals affect how the body does things. They can stop swelling and pain. They can also stop germs from growing and help your stomach feel better. This is why alpinia has been used to treat many health problems in traditional medicine. It is a natural choice that can help in many ways.
Spectrum:
Alpinia has many useful effects. It stops bleeding in dental surgery. It helps wounds heal, reduces surgery issues. Also, alpinia helps with gas, stomach spasms. It relieves discomfort in the stomach, intestines. Alpinia’s actions show it’s a natural remedy. It addresses various health concerns. It is especially useful for dental, stomach problems.
Frequency not defined
Stomach discomfort
Black Box Warning
No specific black box warnings are available for this drug
Contraindication/Caution:
Contraindication:
Contraindications are not identified for this drug
Pregnancy consideration:
Limited data available
Lactation:
Limited data available
Pregnancy category:
Category A: Studies that were well-controlled and met expectations revealed no risk to the fetus in either the first or second trimester.
<b>Category B: There was a lack of studies on pregnant women and no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal experiments.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence, these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Pharmacology:
Alpinia comes from the Zingiberaceae plant family. Like ginger, alpinia has roots under the soil. These roots are used in medicine. Chemicals inside these roots can help your health. Doctors have studied these chemicals. Alpinia roots have special properties that make them useful for healing. People have used alpinia roots for treatments for a long time. The roots contain compounds that give alpinia its medical powers. These compounds can aid your body in different ways. That’s why alpinia roots can heal certain conditions.
Pharmacodynamics:
Limited data available
Pharmacokinetics:
Limited data available
Administration:
Limited data available
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: alpinia
Why do we use alpinia?
Alpinia is a plant with medicinal qualities in its stem and rhizome. It lowers fevers and swelling. It fights infections due to anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Alpinia also relaxes muscle spasms, eases gas and stomach troubles. Moreover, it stimulates bodily functions and processes. Overall, alpinia has various beneficial effects, making it useful for treating health issues naturally.
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